St Lucia Weddings Caribbean in Focus

It’s no wonder Saint Lucia has been voted the World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination by the World Travel Awards seven times. The majestic Piton peaks, stunning lush scenery and gorgeous palm-fringed beaches create the perfect backdrop for romance.
Top properties: Jade Mountain, The Landings, Marigot Bay Hotel, Ladera, Cap Maison, East Winds Inn, Calabash Cove, Cotton Bay Village, Windjammer Landing and The Jalousie Plantation, to name a few.
Hot spot to watch: The Tides at Sugar Beach (currently Jalousie Plantation).
Landscape: Lush rainforests, iconic Piton peaks, white, golden and black sand beaches, quaint fishing villages, secluded coves, stunning bays.
Activities: Water-sports including diving, snorkelling, kayaking and windsurfing. Other activities include a rainforest canopy ride, mountain biking, horse-riding, yachting, quad-biking, jeep safari tours, hiking, zipwiring adventures, spa treatments and golf.
Marriage Requirements: It is so easy to get married on Saint Lucia. You even have the option of getting married on the day of arrival. A local solicitor would be able to apply for a licence on your behalf. In the case of Catholic Church weddings, your local parish priest would need to liaise with a priest on island to ensure that you have undertaken the necessary counselling period prior to your marriage.
Residency Requirement: None.
Documents Required: Passport. Birth Certificate. If one of the parties is a divorcee, proof of Decree Absolute is required. In case of a widow/widower, a Death Certificate of their first spouse is required. If a name has been changed, a Deed Poll is required. If one of the parties is under the age of 18, evidence of consent of parents is required in the form of a sworn affidavit stamped by a Notary Public. If any documents are not in English, an authenticated translation must be available.
Fees: Marriage licence (arrival two days or more before the date of marriage): EC$335. Special licence (arrival same day or less than two days): EC$540. Registrar fees: EC$100

Marriage certificate: EC$8.
Witnesses: Two people are required.

Locations:
Saint Lucia offers unique wedding locations from elegant plantation houses and beautiful botanical gardens to stunning waterfalls and the breath-taking backdrop of the Piton Mountains.

Weddings in St Lucia visit:
http://www.perfectweddingsabroad.co.uk/destination/Caribbean/St-Lucia
Source: Information kindly supplied by Caribbean Tourism Organisation: http://www.caribbean.co.uk/content/files/CaribbeanWeddingGuide2011.pdf